Bariatric Wheelchair - 26 Inch Seat
Bariatric wheelchairs are wider than standard wheelchairs and can support a greater weight capacity. They are utilized to assist individuals with medical conditions that impact their mobility and for those who are overweight. This heavy duty wheelchair has a silver metal sturdy slide tube frame and removable swing away extra-large foot plates with tool-free raising padded leg rests.
Frame
The frame of a bariatric wheelchair is designed to be durable enough to support the additional weight of larger users. The frame can be made from steel, aluminum or titanium depending on the weight capacity of the chair. The frame can also be a rigid or a folding design. Folding frames are the most common as they make it simple to transport and keep the chair when not in usage.
Rigid frames have the benefit of not flexing when the wheelchair is being propelled so they are normally much easier to steer than chairs with a folding frame. The frame can be repaired or adjustable for different seat widths and may have a double cross brace to add strength and stability.
Wheelchairs with a heavy-duty frame and a wide seat can be difficult to steer in tight areas. If the seat is too large it can be hard for the user to reach the hand rims of the wheelchair to propel it and it may also be more tough to maneuver the chair in small areas like narrow corridors or doorways. Wheelchairs with a large seat can likewise require more space in the automobile to be safely transferred in the trunk.
Seat
Generally, bariatric wheelchairs are larger than standard wheelchairs and are utilized to support people that are at danger of pressure ulcers due to obesity or other medical conditions. These wheelchairs have a seat that is designed to be durable and extra broad to guarantee the user has great posture while sitting in the chair. The very best method to identify the right width of wheelchair seat for a user is to have them sit generally on the ground with a yardstick or measuring tape put across their lap at the widest part which is normally around the hips. Include two inches to this measurement to enable the wearing of winter season coats.
Footrest
The footrest of a bariatric wheelchair needs to be very sturdy in order to take the extra weight of bigger users. The very best way to figure out the appropriate width is for the user to sit on a strong surface and have their widest part of their thighs determined. This ought to be done throughout their lap and preferably with a yardstick instead of a measuring tape as this provides a more precise measurement. Our variety of heavy-duty bariatric wheelchairs consists of reclining models with tool-free elevating leg rests that are angle adjustable. They can be decreased to hemi-level or completely elevated and can also be removed totally if the user no longer requires them.